Session 10: Peace Inside Part of Love Connects Us In This Section Introduction to Session 10 From Love Connects Us [God] grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Session-at-a-Glance From Love Connects Us Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Story — Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom 10 Activity 2: "Wisdom to Know the Difference"... Spiritual Preparation From Love Connects Us Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for about five minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Welcoming and Entering From Love Connects Us Materials for Activity Card stock in various colors Scissors, including left-handed scissors Hole punch String or yarn Pencils and color markers... Opening From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and matches or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Peace sign... Activity 1: Story - Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepar... Activity 2: "Wisdom to Know the Difference" Scenarios From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Wisdom to Know the Difference Scenarios Preparation for Activity Review the three... Activity 3: Walking Meditation From Love Connects Us Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Locate a space, preferably outdoors, where participants can walk briskly and safely, in a loose cluste... Activity 4: Guided Meditation From Love Connects Us Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the meditation below so you understand the timing and will be ready to leave... Activity 5: Make Knotted Meditation Beads From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Hemp or silk cord Beads, large enough to string on hemp or silk cord Shallow containers for all... Closing From Love Connects Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Download and adapt Taking It Home and copy as a handout for all... Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Connects Us Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What... Faith In Action: Teach Centering Exercises From Love Connects Us Preparation for Activity Arrange for the group to share meditation/centering exercises with another religious education group at your congregation, a... Alternate Activity 1: Serenity Prayer Bracelets From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Beads in silver, purple, and gold colors, one of each color for each participant Elastic thread,... Alternate Activity 2: Sharing Joys and Concerns From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Ball of yarn Optional: Scissors, including left-handed scissors Description of Activity In addition to... Taking It Home: Peace Inside From Love Connects Us [God] grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom From Love Connects Us Marissa's mom could tell there was something wrong the minute Marissa slunk in the door after school. "What's wrong?" she asked.... Leader Resource 1: Wisdom to Know the Difference Scenarios From Love Connects Us Scenario A: You really want to play with a friend, who is only available for the next two hours.... Find Out More From Love Connects Us The Serenity Prayer Hear an NPR interview with Elizabeth Sifton, the daughter of Reinhold Niebuhr, about the circumstances which led to Niebuhr's creati... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Connects Us NEXT: Introduction to Session 10 Download all of Love Connects Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.